Wow, they let you do that yourself? In PA, they have to be administered by a certified teacher or the state won't accept the results. We had to be tested in 3, 5, and 8th grades, as well as turning in a portfolio and evaluation every year.
Mom's so happy. Next year she's down to just three portfolios to have to worry about.
There is no 'state authority' dealing with homeschoolers in MA. Surprising, actually, considering it's such a nanny state otherwise. We've had great folks who have been lobbying for us.
I did the test for my own use; I didn't have to turn them in to anyone. The first two years we h/sed, I didn't even send in any paperwork to the town School Committee. No one ever asked for anything! At the beginning of this year, the Asst. Supt. asked for a few samples of work, but I haven't sent in anything yet. Just haven't gotten around to it! I don't have to do anything next year though because Joseph will be going back to school. He's going to St. John's, the all boys Catholic high school Paul and David attended. Clare is 16 now, and after that age, you don't have to report at all!